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COMPARE FEATURES
| FEATURE DESCRIPTION | Designer 1 | Designer 2 | Designer 3 | Designer 4 |
| Uploading of projects created in the software to the memory card with the usb programmer (both included with the machine) | X | X | X | X |
| Basic vector drawing tools provide shapes to which a bit, a cut path, or a carve region can be applied. | X | X | X | X |
| Basic Pattern library including over 50 patterns | X | X | X | X |
| Cut path is a cut all the way through the board. Cut path can only be applied to a closed figure or a path whose end points cross the edge of the board. | X | X | X | X |
| Carve Region provides uniform carving within an enclosed vector shape to certain depths. | X | X | X | X |
| Textured backgrounds with interval controls | X | X | X | X |
| Surfacing options for creating various domed or contoured surfaces. | X | X | X | X |
| Text Tool easily allows for placement and manipulation of text using True Type fonts currently installed in the computers system fonts folder | X | X | X | X |
| Set bit optimization, feathering and draft. | X | X | X | X |
| Outline text or patterns to create cutting paths | X | X | X | X |
| Set pierced carvings and tabs for carving through board. | X | X | X | X |
| Edge rout is a quick tool to apply a rout on all edges of a board. | X | X | X | X |
| Memory Card File Management through the Flash Manager, which allows for quick file deletion or formatting of the memory card. | X | X | X | X |
| Layout tools to assist with the project designing process that include, but are not limited to, Flip, Rotate, Mirror, Align, Center, and much more | X | X | X | X |
| Graphics, such as photos or logos, can be in imported from in JPEG, BMP, GIFF, MNG, XPM or PNG formats. | X | X | X | X |
| Drill Tool | X | X | X | X |
| Created patterns can be imported and exported as PTN files. | X | X | X | X |
| Rout Tool allows a figure to be broken into sections, each one with an independently assignable bit or depth profile | X | X | X | X |
| Two sided carvings – technique available | X | X | X | X |
| Automatic check for updates option | X | X | X | |
| Open with Preview option for patterns & projects | X | X | X | |
| Rotate virtual board to view front or back in landscape and portrait | X | X | X | |
| Custom Feather option | X | X | X | |
| Lithopane preview (Open GL 2.1 or higher required) | X | X | X | |
| Advanced Text Controls including kerning, line spacing & point size per letters, word or line of text | X | X | X | |
| Preview Text on board while editing | X | X | X | |
| Decorate with Text to apply to vector path | X | X | X | |
| Edit Envelope Tool allows you to warp or distort text or patterns | X | X | X | |
| Decorate with Patterns along a vector path | X | X | X | |
| Generated materials (textures) and the ability to manipulate those to create your own unique textures | X | X | ||
| Vector Groups for adding “chip carving” | X | X | ||
| Centerline Text algorithms rewritten for more efficient and cleaner cut (Centerline Text required) | X | X | ||
| 3D puffing of Raster Text (3d Pattern Modeling Suite required) | X | X | ||
| 2″ deep Carving for use with long 1/8″ and 1/16″ carving bits | X | X | ||
| Options for 1/32″ Carving Bit for fine detail carving | X | X | ||
| Upgraded to be 64 bit. | X | |||
| Improved resolutions on every tool for higher definition carvings | X | |||
| The new user interface has been organized to group functions and tools more logically for easier navigation. | X | |||
| New larger and clearer icons | X | |||
| Import STL Pattern – Import STL CNC files without the need to purchase a separate program. (not for slicing) | X | |||
| Automatic project crash recovery (autosave on crash) | X | |||
| New easy licensing system. Log in and your computer is automatically registered. | X | |||
| Integrated update system keeps Designer and Firmware up to date automatically | X | |||
| Search the Pattern Depot right from your software. See thumbnail and drag to your board to try patterns instantly. Double click and get a popup with pricing and a link to the store. | X | |||
| Import Image now has a smoothing tool | X | |||
| Vectors can be rotated. Snap at 15 degrees by holding down the CTRL (Mac ⌘) button. | X | |||
| Updated OSX and Windows installers, Windows supports unattended installation. | X | |||
| Registered Installer Security Certificates | X | |||
| Help links to CarveWright’s support site | X | |||
| Favorites database renamed to My Patterns and improved for faster loading | X | |||
| Reworked Merge Subtractive to make it work in absolutes | X | |||
| Added new merge style: Merge Additive Absolute | X | |||
| Project Tab allows organizing and downloading CarveWright projects directly into the Designer software. | X | |||
| Pattern Depot purchases can be installed with a button in the licensing tab. | X | |||
| Pocket Region Tool – make spiral routed regions with your choice of bits. | X | |||
| SVG Import – Import Scalable Vector Graphics | X | |||
| AVAILABLE ADD-ON MODULES (Purchased Separately) | Designer 1 | Designer 2 | Designer 3 | Designer 4 |
| Pattern Editor is included with the Scanning Probe or in-depth pattern & image manipulation at a pixel by pixel level. | X | X | X | |
| Conforming Vectors to apply vector paths to uneven or irregular surfaces below.- | X | X | X | |
| Centerline Text is a function that allows for carving down the center of a selected text path. Used for engraving text effects. | X | X | X | |
| DXF Importer allows for importing of vector paths in common DXF file format | X | X | X | X |
| STL Importer allows for importing of 3d models in common STL file format | X | X | X | X |
| Modeling Suite includes 3D modeling tools for custom pattern design. | X | X | X | X |
| Drawing Suite includes advanced vector drawing and tracing tools for more detailed project design. | X | X | X | X |
| Keyhole Function Software included with the keyhole bit. | X | X | X | X |
| Pattern Sculptor is a sculpting and editing software tool for 3D relief carving patterns. Quickly and intuitively, smooth, smudge, and add or remove details to prepare patterns for carving. | X | X | ||
| *The Rotary Software is included with the CarveWright Rotary Jig for making 360º turned carvings. | X | X | ||
| *Pattern Download Tool is included with Scanning Probe License | X | |||
| Grouped Vector Groups, Centerline Text, and Conforming Vectors into Vcarve Suite – Free when upgrading from Designer 3 and have Centerline | X | |||
| New Tool – Edit Outline. Used for adding control points to outlined patterns (Part of Vcarve Suite) | X | |||
| Copy Offset Tool reworked, now called Copy Array (Drawing Suite) | X | |||
| Modeling tools rewritten to create smoother surfaces (Modeling Suite) | X | |||
| DXF importer is now called DXF Layout to better describe its function. Improved UI for simpler workflow | X | |||
| STL Importer is now called Slicer to better describe its function. Improved memory usage for larger file handling | X | |||
| Sculptor upgraded to be 64 bit. | ||||
| Sculptor can now edit any licensed Pattern in Sculptor. Sculptor will only allow saving back to the pattern library, keeping the integrity of the license intact. | X | |||
| Sculptor now has a Trim Tool | X | |||
| Vector Groups now includes the ability to set a depth and add a pocket bit for pocket regions | X | |||
| Convert Text to a clean vector outline using the Edit Outline Tool (Vcarve Suite) | X |